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Modal Analysis
7. Modal Analysis
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Modal analysis is used to determine a structures vibration characteristics natural frequencies and mode shapes. It is the most fundamental of all dynamic analysis types and is generally the starting point for other, more detailed dynamic analyses. In this chapter, we will describe how to do a basic modal analysis via the following topics:
A. Procedure B. Workshop
For details, refer to your Structural Analysis Guide or Dynamics Training Manual.
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A. Procedure
The steps to do a modal analysis are as follows:
Preprocessing
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Geometry
Meshing Solution Analysis Type and Options
Loading
Solve Postprocessing Review results
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Geometry & Meshing Same considerations as a static analysis:
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Analysis Type The analysis type is modal.
Solution > -Analysis Type- New Analysis
Or issue ANTYPE,MODAL
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Analysis Options
Mode extraction options
MODOPT command or Solution > Analysis Options... Method: Block Lanczos is generally recommended. Number of modes: Specify the number of modes you want to extract.
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Prestress effects
PSTRES command or Solution > Analysis Options... calculate mode shapes of a prestressed structure, such as a spinning turbine blade.
Default settings are usually sufficient
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Loading & Solve The only loads valid in a modal analysis are displacement constraints:
Solution > -Loads- Apply > Displacement > Or use the D family of commands: D, DK, DL, DA, etc.
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If you dont specify constraints, ANSYS will calculate rigid body modes (zero frequency).
After all constraints have been specified, obtain the solution:
First save the database (SAVE command or Toolbar > SAVE_DB). Then issue SOLVE (or Solution > -Solve- Current LS).
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Review Results
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POST1 (the general postprocessor) is used to review modal analysis results. Typically, the first step is to list the natural frequencies:
General Postproc > Results Summary Or issue SET,LIST Note that each mode is stored in a separate substep.
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To plot a mode shape:
First read results for that substep General Postproc > Results Summary... Or use the SET command Then plot the deformed shape General Postproc > Plot Results > Deformed Shape
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You can also animate mode shapes:
Utility Menu > PlotCtrls > Animate > Mode Shape Or use the ANMODE command
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Another option is to plot contours stresses and strains. Note, however, that displacement and stress values are simply relative numbers and have no real meaning.
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B. Workshop
This workshop consists of the following problem:
W6. U-Bracket
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